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I looked for hours online for any info on the DB - 3032 5 speed transmission, used on 1017 and 1017A military 7.5 tonne trucks. No luck at all. I did however disassemble the main shaft after trying every method use on past transmission tear downs. If anyone should have need of the details on the...

I have a 1978 Daimler Benz 1017, that is in very good condition. I do have an issue with the 5 speed manual transmission and have not been able to locate a manual. If someone has a lead, please reply. Or if you can tell me if the idler gear needs to be removed to allow the counter shaft to drop...

Thanks, I will strick that thought. Mark.

Could this Cat engine be used to re power upgrade in 900 series 5 ton or increase the power in a truck equipped with Cat 3116? The 330 H.P. C7 looks like a good advance if it can be installed. Thanks, Mark.

Has anyone changed the shim gaskets on their NH 250 / 855 to change injector timming? I have an in frame gasket set that supplies four sets of gaskets. I may be wrong, but I would think that the thinner the gasket, injectors and valve would be advanced, as the rollers would engage the cam lobes...

The unit that I viewed the plans for was much smaller, it was mounted on the front or rear of the frame. I will see if I can find the link. The system powered some large trucks, buses and farm tractors. The details of the US unit, provided the use of conventional fuel then switched by valve to...

I should have clarified the drive train. CAT 3116 with 4 speed Allison, the truck has 935 tires on. I was hoping that a transmission swap may have been done that proved worth the cost. I have added manual transmission to diesel engine equipped with auto transmission. That conversion was on a...

I saw a program on TV that was interesting. This program had a segment on the use of wood and charcoal gasification units installed on to gasoline and diesel farming equipment, public transit buses,pumps and generators during WWII. Wondering if any members have built a gasifcation unit for any...

I hope that I did not miss an old thread about this question. Can someone provide any results with changeing the ring and pinion on M series trucks to obtain greater highway speeds? I would like to keep the axel assemblys and change the gear ratios. I do have a number of truck tractors that I...

I would appreciate feed back on the following. I would like to use an M109A4 to modify into a camper unit. I noted that the M109A4 has multi fuel engine with 5 speed, or 3116 Cat with auto transmission. Which power and drive line is best suited for road travel? Is the Cat engine good for highway...

Hello, new on the site. I have a M925A1 1986 NH 250 Cummins. This truck was listed as F7 but when I picked it up it was stamped F9, bummer. The engine runs very good. 7032 miles 320 hours. I have engine oil under pressure, draining the crank case and purging from the coolant overflow tank. I...